Bayern Munich (12 wins, 2 losses, 7 draws) welcomes FC Union Berlin (13-4-4) to Allianz Arena Sunday. Kickoff is set for 11:30 a.m. ET. Below, we preview Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Bayern Munich vs. FC Union Berlin odds, and make our best expert Bundesliga picks and predictions.
Bayern Munich sits 2nd in the Bundesliga with 43 points; however, they are clearly the most dominant team with a +40 goal differential. League leader Borussia Dortmund has just a +18 differential. Bayern is 6-0-4 at home this season. They average 2.9 goals per game and allow 1 per game.
While the inspirational story of Union Berlin has went viral on social media, they may struggle here and are just 6-4-1 on the road this season. They have scored 35 and allowed 24 goals in 22 matches. They are led in scoring by F Sheraldo Becker, who has 7 goals in 20 starts.
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Bayern Munich vs. FC Union Berlin odds
Provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 12:10 a.m. ET.
- Moneyline: Bayern Munich -240 (bet $240 to win $100) | FC Union Berlin +620 (bet $100 to win $620) | Draw +410
- Over/Under: 3.5 (O: +150 | U: -175)
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Bayern Munich vs. FC Union Berlin picks and predictions
Prediction
Bayern Munich 3, FC Union Berlin 1
Moneyline (ML)
PASS.
Union Berlin beat Dortmund at home and drew Bayern at home. They have put up a fight against the top of the league.
However, Bayern has been dominant at home this season and is justified of their (-240) odds to win outright, especially at home. Nonetheless, all options are a pass here.
Over/Under (O/U)
BET OVER 3.5 (+150).
Union Berlin has scored at least 2 goals in their last 3 league road matches. They have been held scoreless in just 3 of 10 road matches this season, and Bayern hasn’t had a dominating defense either which should free up opportunities.
However, Bayern is averaging 2.9 goals per game and has scored 17 goals in their last 5 home matches. They have had 1.4 or more expected goals in every home game throughout all competitions, so they have been able to create ample opportunities.
They have gone Over this total in 5 of 10 home matches which gives good value to back the OVER 3.5 (+150).
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